Gormanston camp shouldn't close says Byrne

10 September 2015

Local Senator Thomas Byrne says he's concerned by reports that Gormanston Army Camp might be closed to accommodate hundreds of refugee families.
He says he believes the site is big enough to continue operating for military purposes.
The government this morning signed off on a plan to accept 4,000 refugees under a new protection programme.
A special cabinet meeting agreed to set up a new Irish Refugee Protection Programme, including special reception centres to process arrivals.
The figure of 4,000 will include family resettlements, and also includes the figure of 1,100 previously agreed by the government.
Meanwhile, transport has been secured to bring a 40 foot lorry of aid from Dundalk to Calais and Hungary.
It's being provided free of charge by Jenkinstown Logistics, while another local business AP Controls has donated 800 boxes and 36 rolls of tape to help package supplies.
There are three collection points for donations of items - in the Long Walk Shopping Centre and for smaller items - Dundalk Tourist Office during the day, and at Sevens Taxis on Francis Street from 4 to 10pm.